Tag: independent

Your Views: We need political diversity

To the editor: As a lifelong Democrat/independent couple, we typically vote for Democrats, but this year we will vote for one Republican – Darryl...

Your Views: Republicans tainted by national party

To the editor: I have been very amused to read recent letters to the editor and biographical statements from Republican candidates, both using the...

Candidate profile: Glenda Gail Parker sets sights on City Council

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Glenda Gail Parker wants to make Alexandria more environmentally friendly and believes serving on City Council is the way she can...

Letter to the Editor: Election Day must be our Independents Day

To the editor: I fully support Independent candidate Mark Shiffer for city council. Shiffer deserves your vote. Take an extra two seconds to scan to...

Independent Mark Shiffer runs for city council

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Mark Shiffer, a nonprofit owner with a background in data and technology, is running for council as the only Independent...

Letter to the Editor: A primer for elections in Alexandria

To the editor: With all the hoopla about national politics, it may have escaped some voters’ notice that Alexandria’s entire city council is up for...

Vying for voters at West End forum

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] At a forum Saturday afternoon, city council candidates gathered for the first time since the Democratic Primary in June to...

To the editor: New PAC seeks change on council

To the editor: It’s time for a change. Alexandrians for Better City Government represents Alexandrians seeking real choice and change in the upcoming Alexandria Democratic...